Mid-Century Desk in Wood and Glass from Dassi, Italy, 1950s

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This elegant midcentury desk by Dassi stands out for its organic design and the distinctive polygonal shape of its top. … Read more This elegant midcentury desk by Dassi stands out for its organic design and the distinctive polygonal shape of its top. The top surface is embellished with a contrasting dark glass insert, elegantly framed by the warmth of the fine wood. Supporting the structure are four slender, tapered, and slightly splayed legs, perfectly representative of modernist taste. On the right side of the desk, a practical, compact chest of drawers is suspended, featuring two stacked drawers with clean, essential lines. The reddish wood grain, clearly visible on the frame and fronts, gives the piece an extremely warm and refined look. The light proportions and airy base make this piece ideal for placing in the center of a room without overpowering it. Overall, the piece represents an excellent combination of practical functionality and the stylistic research typical of vintage Italian design. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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